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RE: best way to make formula???

I always prefered putting just the boiling water in the fridge and adding formula when it was needed. that way they last longer and fresher. i did the same whenever i went out and about - you can get like little plastic tubs with just enough formula for one bottle.... hope this helps x

Proud mum to two sons - natural unexpected in 1999 and ICSI in 2004

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Cuurent goverment guidelines say to make the feed fresh, so either boil the water and use it stright away, or store the water in the fridge in your pre sterelized bottles and only add the powder as and when it is needed.
This is due to some research which suggested a small risk of bacteria developing if the milk and water are mixed in advance.

When I had C 14 years ago it was make the bottles up and store in fridge. I used to make 6 up at a time then just warm in a jug of hot water. Now you are advised to make the feed as you need.

I usually take the cartons out with me tho as its easier. In the house I put the hot water into bottle, leave it to cool a while then add my formula. I have one of those Avent milk dispensers where you add the amount of scoops needed, then just pour into the bottle. 10x easier and good to take out as it has 3 compartments.

When twins were small, I would put the bottles in my Avent thermabag and take them up to bed as this kept them warm for up to 4 hrs. Then I would just add the powder out of my dispenser when needed. Bloody clart on if you ask me but suppose we have to go with the times.

I was told and read on the UK guidelines website that you can make them up as you need them *Not ideal when half asleep at stupid o'clock* or cooled boiled water in sterilised bottles and add powder per feed.

When I switched from Boob to bottle I made them up 12hrs in advance but found that the milk kind of turned when I warmed it, so not really good for bubs giving them warm sour milk.

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Originally posted by Rivka
Put the bottle in the fridge (without adding powder) with 1oz short, then when you need it boil the kettle and add the extra 1oz water and that way you get the perfect temp for baby's feed.

Thank you.

Since reading this its how I've been making up bottles this way for most feeds.

God send for 3am feeds as the kettle takes a shorter time to boil than heating the whole thing in the bottle warmer

EDITED. because I'm a nugget

This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "Rainbow Sprite" (Sep 4th 2008, 6:31am)

ooh, tip for mrsanto -
get urself a thermos flask, fill it with boiled water before u go to bed and then the hot water is there to heat up the bottle, so EVEN quicker at 3am.
#thermos has been a godsend!!!